First Trust Institutional Preferred Securities and Income ETF
FPEI
Market cap $1.49B

18.25 USD

+0.08

0.44%

At close Apr 17, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

0.44%

5 days

1.11%

1 month

-2.67%

3 months

-2.56%

6 months

-4.20%

Year to date

-2.56%

1 year

1.56%

5 years

1.22%

10 years

-8.75%

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Funds holding %

of 7,407 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

275% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 30 | Existing positions closed: 8

87% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 84 | Existing positions reduced: 45

29% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.13B [Q3] → $1.45B (+$323M) [Q4]

20% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 5 [Q3] → 6 (+1) [Q4]

10% more funds holding

Funds holding: 164 [Q3] → 181 (+17) [Q4]

3.61% more ownership

Funds ownership: 74.58% [Q3] → 78.19% (+3.61%) [Q4]

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Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for FPEI.

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Financial journalist opinion

CEF Weekly Review: Explaining Preferred CEFs Double-Digit Gains

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the first week of February and highlight recent market action. CEFs had a strong week, with most sectors in the green, driven by EM Equity and Muni sectors, and year-to-date gains in both NAVs and discounts. We take a look at why preferred CEFs have sharply outperformed their ETF counterparts last year.

CEF Weekly Review: Explaining Preferred CEFs Double-Digit Gains

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of distributions for 159 exchange-traded fund(s) (each a “Fund,” collectively, the “Funds”) advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: December 13, 2024 Record Date: December 13, 2024 Payable Date: December 31, 2024 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount Short-Term Capital Gain Per Share Amount Long-Term C.

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

FPEI: A Good Mix Of Preferred Stock And Debt

First Trust Institutional Preferred Securities and Income ETF offers strong income generation with a 30-Day SEC Yield of 5.15%, focusing on institutional preferred securities. FPEI's diversified holdings include top international banks and an energy company, providing a steady income stream and reduced issuer-specific risks. The fund's active management and focus on institutional preferreds set it apart, offering potential outperformance despite a higher expense ratio of 0.85%.

FPEI: A Good Mix Of Preferred Stock And Debt

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distributions for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA.

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distributions for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: August 21, 2024 Record Date: August 21, 2024 Payable Date: August 30, 2024 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund III FCAL Na.

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

Opportunities In The Preferreds Sector

We take a look at the preferreds sector across individual preferreds and funds. Preferreds offer high tax-adjusted yields for high-rate taxpayers and can act as "drier-powder" options. Individual preferreds offer advantages over passive ETFs in the $25-par market.

Opportunities In The Preferreds Sector

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of distributions for 151 exchange-traded fund(s) (each a “Fund,” collectively, the “Funds”) advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: June 27, 2024 Record Date: June 27, 2024 Payable Date: June 28, 2024 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS First Trust Exchang.

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distributions for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: April 23, 2024 Record Date: April 24, 2024 Payable Date: April 30, 2024 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund III FCAL N.

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

Preferreds Weekly Review: Bond Interest Deferral Worries Investors

We take a look at the action in preferreds and baby bonds through the second week of April and highlight some of the key themes we are watching.

Preferreds Weekly Review: Keep An Eye On The Spread Of Floating-Rate Preferreds

We take a look at the action in preferreds and baby bonds through the fourth week of March and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. Preferreds had a good week as Treasury yields fell on the back of the Fed's more dovish than expected stance. We take a look at how stocks with different spreads over SOFR could react to Fed's cuts.

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